The declarative phrases in French
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In a declarative phrase (French: la phrase déclarative), the author declares an opinion, an information, a thought. A declarative sentence always ends with a point (.)
It can be used to describe a landscape, tell an event or story, or express an idea or opinion.
The declarative sentence contains one or more verbs, a subject, one, several or no complements.
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Examples:
| Phrases déclaratives | Translations |
|---|---|
| On dirait une grande poupée. | (It seems a big doll) |
| Il y a eu un grand feu de camp lors de notre soirée annuelle. | (There was a huge bonfire at our annual party) |
| Matthieu raconte quand il a vu un serpent. | (Matthew is telling when he saw a snake) |
| Je pense que vous pourriez m'aider sur cela. | (I think you could give me a hand on this) |
The declarative phrases and forms
A declarative phrase can take all forms but usually the affirmative form and the negative form as they also end with a single point (.)
| Forms | Examples | Translations |
|---|---|---|
| Negative | Je ne ferai pas mes devoirs | (I won't do my homework) |
| Affirmative | Je ferai mes devoirs | (I will do my homework) |